The Australian Women’s Weekly Food

THE GOOD OIL

Olives are harvested between April and June, so look for the harvest year on the label and choose oil from the current season.

GREEN OLIVE PASTE

PREP TIME 10 MINUTES MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP

2 preserved lemon quarters
1 tablespoon harissa (see notes)
1 clove garlic, crushed
250g large green olives, pitted
⅓ cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil

1 Remove flesh from lemon; discard. Chop rind finely. Combine rind, harissa and garlic in a small food processor; process until a paste.

2 Add olives and pulse, adding oil in a thin, steady stream, until it forms a-coarse paste. Season to taste with freshly ground pepper.

3 Serve with thinly sliced baguette, if desired.

TEST KITCHEN NOTES

Green olive paste is a versatile fridge staple. Keep

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